Ed Edwards
England & Son
England & Son
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England & Son is a one-man play by Ed Edwards that explores disaster capitalism, empire, Thatcherite politics, stolen youth, and stolen wealth, and was first performed by Mark Thomas at the 2023 Edinburgh Festival Fringe. It won a Fringe First Award and the New Writing Award at the OffFest Theatre Festival Awards in 2024.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 104 pages
Publication date: 10 August 2023
Publisher: Nick Hern Books
A nation that consumes another will eventually consume itself.
Set in the aftermath of the Great Devouring, England & Son is a kaleidoscopic odyssey that intertwines themes of disaster capitalism, empire, Thatcherite politics, stolen youth, and stolen wealth into the story of a working-class boy seeking his father's approval.
This one-man play by Ed Edwards, first performed by the renowned political comedian Mark Thomas, offers a poignant and darkly humorous exploration of these complex issues. With moments of deep laughter and profound love, England & Son is a powerful testament to the human condition.
Originally produced by HOME Manchester and Tin Cat Entertainment, the play premiered at the 2023 Edinburgh Festival Fringe under the direction of Cressida Brown. It received critical acclaim, winning a Fringe First Award. The production then went on to win the New Writing Award at the OffFest Theatre Festival Awards in 2024.
This edition of England & Son also includes an illuminating essay by the author, titled "Writing the End of Empire," which provides further insight into the themes and ideas explored in the play.
Through its powerful storytelling and thought-provoking themes, England & Son offers a unique perspective on the consequences of unchecked capitalism and the pursuit of power. It is a must-see for anyone interested in contemporary theatre and the ongoing struggles of the working class.
Weight: 124g
Dimension: 128 x 198 x 10 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781839042652
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